Rockhampton Airport- ROK airport
The Rockhampton Airport - ROK airport is the airport catering to Rockhampton, West Rockhampton, Australia. It is a regional airport with direct flights to major Australian cities like Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay and Cairns. Rockhampton is an urbanized city and has been ranked as the 22nd largest city in Australia. The city of Rockhampton is one of the historical cities in Australia that have seen the tides of history of the country. The city of Rockhampton is also near the city or Parkhurst. ROK airport also caters to the nearby cities.
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The development of ROK airport is connected with the development of Rockhampton Aero Club, a flying training and air charter. From the simple aero club, the airport was upgraded by the Commonwealth to an Aeroradio station during World War II for the Royal Australian Air Force. After the war, ownership was transferred to the city council. And only in 2008 that ROK airport was completed. Currently, there are three airlines operating in the airport; Runways for this airport have been paved and span for 1,645 meters and 2,585 meters.
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There are nearby airports from ROK airport such that can also be used as an alternative such as the Great Keppel Island Airport (GKL) and Sandringham Airport (SRM).
Hotels are also abundant around the airport. There is a stunning Empire Apartment Hotel facing the glittering Fitzroy River. There is also the laid-back 4-star hotel - Travelodge Hotel Rockhampton.
